Deron Deserves Better

[fairweather]

There's plenty of blame to spread around and Deron hasn't played so hot lately, either.

 

[//r00t 4 Jazz]

What sets Dwill apart from CP3 and Rondo is defense. CP3 and Rondo are superb defenders at their position, while Dwill is possibly a below average defender at his position.

Agree that Rondo is a better defender but CP3 may be quicker on gambling for steals but he is definitely not a better man to man defender.

 

[David Stern]

Anybody who rests the blame on one person is an idiot. The people who are to blame include the front office, Deron Williams, CJ Miles, Raja Bell, Al Jefferson, Millsap, Kirilenko, the coaching staff, and even to a degree LHM. The AK contract just absolutely killed us.

 

[vj_74]

Deron getting a bit sarcastic about the Jazz FO:

Williams said that a much-changed Jazz squad had a “better mesh of guys” in 2009-10, longing for the days when ex-Utah guards Wesley Matthews and Kyle Korver could command attention and respect from opposing defenses, in turn stretching the floor and balancing out the team’s offensive attack.

And Williams again pointed out the Jazz’s inability to run Sloan’s offense like it needs to be executed, as everything from Utah’s poor floor spacing and timing to the simple inability to set hard screens has prevented his team from “flowing.”

“We’re trying to run half of a system and then half just freelance,” Williams said. “We can’t do that. We’re not the Phoenix Suns. We’re not the New York Knicks. We’re not just coming out here and playing one-on-one. But that’s what’s happening. Things are breaking down and we’re going one-on-one the last five seconds of a shot clock.”

But Williams’ strongest statements were delivered when he was asked about the organization and coach that he plays for possibly making changes as a season past the midway point moves toward the Feb. 24 trade deadline.

He said “of course not” when it was mentioned that a franchise possessing Andrei Kirilenko’s expiring $17.8 million contract appears unlikely to make a major move as the stretch run approaches. Thus, the Jazz will likely have to dig their own way out of a deepening hole.

 

[JAZZFAN_2814]

Deron getting a bit sarcastic about the Jazz FO:

2814+OneBrow+Hopper=Deron?!!!

Just think, it's a real possibility that AK will still be on the Jazz long after both Boozer and Deron are gone. Maybe Utah Jazz basketball, at 26+ wins, will be "fun" again.

Is write4u weeping? And if so, where?

 

[VINYLONE]

The defense is collapsing on this team....because no one can make shots.

 

[moevillini]

wasn't exactly sure the topic where this would fit best, seems like it could fit in several different threads - - it's sort of discussing some of the leadership issues in addition to pure point guard play...

but whatever, interesting to hear the thoughts of those who've played with both - -

...Delicious debate: So, former Jazz players Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer: Who is better, Williams or Rose?

"They're both capable of taking over games," Korver said. "Derrick is quieter, a lot quieter, which isn't necessarily good or bad. It's just a difference in personality.

"Derrick speaks up when he has to and is definitely the leader of the team but he's not as vocal in the locker room. Deron is a little bigger. Derrick is perhaps the most explosive athlete in the NBA.

Added Brewer: "The only similarity I see between the two is on the court they're all business and serious about winning. DRose is one of the fastest, most athletic guys in the game. DWil is the ultimate floor general, able to tell guys where they're going to be."

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0210-bits-bulls-jazz-chicago--20110209,0,341060.story